Уже не действующий и заброшенный детский оздоровительный лагерь "Восток-6", расположенный в пригороде города Оренбурга, рядом с другими действующими детскими лагерями. Заброшенный лагерь "Восток-6" входит в группу детских лагерей Оренбурга, которые называются "Дубки". Все детские оздоровительные лагеря расположены в лесной зоне, недалеко от реки Урал. Большинство детских лагерей работает, каждый год, начиная с июня, сюда приезжает множество детей как с Оренбурга, так и со всей области.

В настоящее время в группу детских лагерей "Дубки" входят следующие:

* ЦТО "Ромашка";
* ДОЛ "Факел";
* ДОЛ "Искра";
* ДОЛ "Чайка";
* ДОЛ "Заря";
* ДОЛ "Березка";
* ДОЛ "Зарница";
* ДОЛ "Энергетик";
* ДОЛ "Связист";
* ДОЛ "Космос".

### История заброшенного лагеря "Восток-6"

Строительство детских оздоровительных лагерей "Дубки" началось еще в Советском Союзе. Трудные времена для пионерских лагерей начались во времена перестройки. К сожалению, не все они пережили смутные времена 90-х. Одним из таких лагерей оказался "Восток-6". Этот детский лагерь был похож на остальные, расположенные в округе - несколько корпусов для отдыхающих детей, столовая, административное здание и несколько бытовых построек. В настоящее территория заброшенного лагеря сильно заросла деревьями и кустарником. Большинство построек разрушено или находится в аварийном состоянии. На территории еще сохранился асфальт, местами встречаются оставшиеся каркасы спортивных снарядов, качелей и беседок.

### Легенды и страшные истории

С заброшенным детским лагерем "Восток-6" связано несколько легенд и баек. Раньше страшные истории про "Восток-6" рассказывали в детских лагерях, передавали их из "уст в уста". С появлением интернета многие истории перекочевали сюда. Большинство историй связывают закрытие лагеря "Восток-6" в связи с мистикой и тайнами, а вовсе не с экономическими проблемами. Страшилками про заброшенный лагерь пугают детей уже нескольких поколений.

Одна из легенд про "Восток-6" связана с директором этого лагеря (имена не называются), работавшим в нем в 1980-е годы. В его кабинете стояло пианино, на котором директор любил играть в свободное время. Согласно легенде, сын директора, отдыхающий в этом же лагере, ночью пропал. На его поиски были брошены все вожатые, но они смогли найти мальчика лишь утром - он утонул в Урале. Директор детского лагеря не смог пережить смерть своего единственного ребенка и повесился у себя в кабинете. Легенда гласит, что иногда по ночам со стороны административного здания можно услышать грустную мелодию, которую кто-то играет на пианино.

Последнее время гостями заброшенного детского лагеря становится молодежь, ищущая приключения и любящая лазить по заброшенным строениям. Территория лагеря сильно заросла, много строительного мусора. Из-за близкого расположения Урала много комаров, а в начале лета - клещей.

*Автор фотографий: BIKE STRANGE PLACES*

Заброшенный детский лагерь

The Saraktash district of the Orenburg region is rich in springs that have a significant impact on the hydrological regime of rivers, lakes and ponds. The source of water has traditionally served as the main motive for human settlement of the area. In most settlements of the Saraktash region you can find at least one natural spring. To date, more than a hundred such sources are known. Each spring has its own characteristics: some are developed and landscaped, while others remain untouched.

One of these springs is St. Andrew's Holy Spring, which is considered the most remarkable in the Saraktash region. For the improvement of this spring, 200 thousand rubles were spent, collected thanks to a donation from a local businesswoman from the village of Andreevka. The spring is located at the foot of the "St. Andrew's Cones", three kilometers from the village, on the back side of the mountain, where the St. Andrew's Monastery is located.

The spring is furnished with sophistication: the surrounding area is decorated with natural stone, and there is parking for cars. At the very source there is an icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. The water in the spring is cool, refreshing and very tasty, ideally quenching thirst on hot summer days. From the top of the hill where the spring is located, a magnificent view of the “Andreevskie cones” opens up. There are five other springs in the area, but St. Andrew's is one of the most memorable. Not far from it is the St. Andrew's Monastery.

St. Andrew's spring

In the Ilek district of the Orenburg region, there is a village called Kardailovo, founded by settlers from the Voronezh province in 1819. Initially, the villagers practiced Christianity, leading to the necessity of building a church. In 1829, the villagers appealed to the Orenburg diocese with a request to build a church, which was approved.

Construction of the church began in May 1829 and progressed quite rapidly. Just four years later, in 1833, the villagers approached the Orenburg archpriest with a request for the consecration of the temple. By this time, the church already had the necessary utensils and iconostasis installed, and houses for priests were built. The church was designed by architect Charleman and was dedicated to the Protection of the Holy Virgin. A bell inscribed with "In Memory of the Coronation of Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna" was acquired for this church.

In 1933, following the onset of persecutions against clergy and the destruction of churches nationwide, the church in Kardailovo was closed and partially demolished. However, the process of restoring the church began in 1998.

Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Kardailovo)

The sculptural composition "Barge Haulers on the Volga" installed in Samara in 2014 commemorates the 170th anniversary of the birth of the renowned Russian artist Ilya Repin, who created the famous painting of the same name. This monument serves as a three-dimensional replica of Repin's iconic painting, which has become a symbol of Russian art.

The history behind the creation of Repin's painting "Barge Haulers on the Volga" is linked to his time spent in the village of Shiryaevo on the Volga River. Samara artist Nikolai Kuklev crafted a bronze composition in the form of an easel, matching the size of Repin's original painting. What sets this sculpture apart is its backdrop, featuring the Volga River and the natural landscape of the area.

The sculpture stands on a 1-meter pedestal, with a height of 1.5 meters and a weight of 500 kilograms. It serves not only as a remarkable artistic rendition of the famous painting but also as a unique cultural monument adorning the Volga River embankment in Samara.

### Painting "Barge Haulers on the Volga" by Ilya Repin

Repin's "Barge Haulers on the Volga" is regarded as one of the masterpieces of Russian art from the 19th century. He began working on the painting in 1870 and completed it in 1873. The concept depicts a group of barge haulers laboring to transport a barge along the Volga, a scene Repin witnessed during a boat trip along the Neva River.

Repin conducted sketches and painted preliminary versions of the painting during his travels along the Volga. Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich was impressed by these works and commissioned a large version of the painting from Repin. The completed painting debuted at an exhibition in St. Petersburg, where it garnered first prize. Repin continued refining the canvas, presenting the final version at the Academic Exhibition in St. Petersburg in 1873.

"Barge Haulers on the Volga" garnered widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike. Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich purchased the painting for his palace, solidifying its status as a symbol of Russian art. It has since gained recognition both domestically and internationally, and today, it is housed in the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, captivating viewers with its profound historical and artistic significance.

Sculpture Barge Haulers on the Volga

The Bukobay Yars, located within the Sol-Iletsk urban district of the Orenburg Region, represent a remarkable natural monument. Over millions of years, nature has shaped massive spherical and mushroom-like sculptures from sand, creating stunning compositions. These natural formations, resembling giant mushrooms, have cap diameters ranging from 50 to 90 cm and cover an area of about 136 hectares.

Aged approximately 201 million years, the Bukobay Yars are a geological and geomorphological natural monument. Composed of sandstones, they acquired their rounded shapes through weathering, with patterns resembling winding stripes visible on their surfaces.

These нars hold significant scientific value, as archaeologists have discovered unique artifacts here, including the remains of ancient animals, representatives of ancient vertebrates. This evidence suggests that these lands were once submerged by the waters of an ancient ocean.

The Bukobay Yars are considered a place of power, attracting people for solitude and meditation. They are recognized as a national heritage of Russia and have been featured in National Geographic magazine.

Thousands of tourists visit these нars annually, drawn by their beauty and uniqueness. Local residents and tour organizers arrange visits to the Bukobay Yars, offering tourists the opportunity to admire their beauty and experience their special energy.

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